Fasting like Daniel – Day 5

Protection

Fast: Dinner

“And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13 (NKJV)

In my BC years (before Christ) I used to say: ‘Lead me not into temptation, I know the way.’ And temptation leads straight to sin and big trouble. Looking back, I realise God has protected me even if I did follow temptation down a dark and dangerous road. When I read this verse in the Lord’s Prayer, I always imagine the enemy standing before me with my favourite candy in his hand, coaxing me to follow him, tempting him with the needs of my flesh. Jesus resisted the devil and he fled. James 4:7 is a power verse we can pray against temptations “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

During a fast, it will feel like your flesh is rebelling against it. You start craving food and beverages you normally consume. I’m not a sweet tooth, but when fasting… oh, chocolate becomes a beautiful temptation to break my fast. Resist these fleshly temptations and submit to God and pray for endurance. Also, pray for protection against temptation to sin.

Prayer: Father, thank You for the promises in Your Word we can use to resist temptation. Any temptation. Please protect me from the devil and his temptation schemes.  Thank You for Your protection, even the times I wasn’t aware I was in danger. Amen.

Scripture: Matthew Chapters 12-13 & Daniel 10:1-3

Written by Pastor Iriza for

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(Tomorrow we fast lunch.)